Why Brown Engineering?

Brown Engineering is a unique place, which emphasizes the power of interdisciplinary thought and recognizes that engineering is intertwined with every aspect of our lives
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61

full-time, tenure-track faculty members

6

members of the National Academy of Engineering

9

Fulbright Scholars since 2017

30

fellows of major professional societies

41%

of undergraduate students are women

23

National Science Foundation Career Awards

Announcements

Office Hours with a Dean + Student Ambassadors

Celinda KofronJoin Associate Dean of Educational Initiatives & Senior Lecturer in Engineering Celinda M. Kofron, Ph.D. for office hours, during the academic year, Mondays 12-1 p.m. in Hazeltine Commons. When the schedule accommodates, student ambassadors will also join to offer their perspective. To make an appointment, please send an email to celinda_kofron@brown.edu, briefly indicating to what the matter pertains (career counseling, general questions about your academic program, etc).

Dana M. Dourdeville Lecture

Tiny Layers, Big Impact: New Tech for Chips, Batteries, and Beyond
Stacey F. Bent
Jagdeep and Roshni Singh Professor at Stanford University
From the smartphones in our pockets to the batteries that will power a clean-energy future, the performance of modern technologies depends on our ability to engineer materials with atomic precision. Professor Stacey Bent of Stanford University is using chemistry to advance atomic layer deposition (ALD), a technique that enables exceptional precision in shaping materials interfaces. This research shows how tiny, atomic-scale layers can transform semiconductor processing—creating innovative nanoscale structures for advanced microelectronics—as well as sustainable energy, where engineered coatings boost the performance and durability of batteries and other energy conversion systems. By connecting fundamental engineering science with real-world applications, Prof. Bent’s work demonstrates how atomic-scale insights can drive innovations that may improve the future of both electronics and clean energy. Reserve your spot.

Degree Programs

An engineering degree program at Brown will provide you with a broad knowledge of all fields of engineering, as well as specialized training in your discipline. By collaborating with faculty and students in research and design projects both within and alongside the formal curriculum, you will learn how to put theory into practice. Combining your study of engineering with Brown's renowned 'open' curriculum in the liberal arts will help you to put your engineering skills to the best possible use.

Undergraduate Programs

Students may choose from several Sc.B. degree programs, which are intended to prepare graduates for professional practice or graduate school in engineering and science. Alternatively, they may elect to pursue an A.B. program, which is designed to allow graduates to combine their engineering studies with other interests.
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Doctor of Philosophy

Ph.D. degree

The Ph.D. degree is achieved through an intensive program of coursework and independent research in any one of the following areas: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Fluids and Thermal Sciences, Materials Science, or Mechanics of Solids and Structures.
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Master's Programs

Master of Science

Brown’s School of Engineering offers several options for the Master of Science (Sc.M.) degree, whether your goal is future academic pursuit or improving employment potential. Options may be chosen and programs tailored toward your individual needs.
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5th Year Master's

Undergraduates in engineering with high academic standing may enter an integrated program leading to the award of a master of science degree at the end of the academic year following receipt of the bachelor of science degree.
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Master's in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship

Program in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (PRIME) students experience the process of creating value from technology, learn how to develop embryonic ideas, and execute how to bring them to market. Core business skills in finance, strategy, marketing decision making, globalization and management are provided to assure venture success.
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Master's in Technology Leadership

To perform effectively in an interconnected world that is constantly evolving, science and technology leaders need to complement their technical expertise with communication, leadership, and relational skills. Brown’s Master's in Technology Leadership program trains students to approach problems with an interdisciplinary mindset and gives them the tools that will propel them to the next stage in their career.
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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts

The Engineering A.B. degree is offered by the School of Engineering to enable students to combine a rigorous and interdisciplinary foundation in engineering with the diverse opportunities offered by Brown's liberal arts curriculum. With only ten required courses, it has the greatest flexibility of all the School's degree programs.
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Bachelor of Science

Students may choose from several Sc.B. degree programs, which are intended to prepare graduates for professional practice or graduate school in engineering and science. The Sc.B. programs in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org/
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Focus on Engineering

Brown Engineering is a unique place, which emphasizes the power of interdisciplinary thought and our model is focused on making unique connections between the various engineering disciplines without the traditional departments or boundaries found at most schools.

New Engineering Research Center

The Engineering Research Center (ERC) is an 80,000 square foot shared facility open to the entire University community and external collaborators. It connects three engineering buildings and increased the School of Engineering's research lab space by 22 percent.
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Faculty Spotlight

As a materials science innovator, Brown’s newest Associate Professor of Engineering plans to stay curious. This curiosity is what he believes drives discovery in battery research and energy technologies.
Meet our New Faculty

Straight From the Source

Graduate and undergraduate students share their experiences and thoughts about being an engineer at Brown.

What advice do you have for new PhD students? Matteo Di Luca
Why Brown Engineering? Elizabeth Austin
What is the strength of the Open Curriculum? Joshua Daniels